#2 Atletico Madrid’s signing of Nicolas Gaitan
Ordinarily, Atletico prove to be incredibly sharp in the transfer market when it comes to scouting and gathering together attacking talent, but the acquisition of Nicolas Gaitan, with the beauty of hindsight, seems to have been a short-sighted one.
The Argentinian international has managed just three goals in his thirteen appearances for the club this term, creating a pathetic eleven chances along the way. His average pass completion rate also sits at a rather concerning 80%; in short, he hasn’t impressed.
The former-Benfica forward cost Atletico €25 million, money which could’ve been put to better use on a more youthful striker or even a more adept defensive partner for Diego Godin. With the addition of Kevin Gameiro from Sevilla and the already established Antoine Griezmann, Saul, Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco and Fernando Torres in their ranks, was another attacking-minded player even needed?
It’s plainly ignorant to blame one player for a club’s dismal season, but there’s certainly evidence here to suggest that Gaitan hasn’t done Atletico any favours this campaign in the final third.
